How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST021 - Text determination procedure not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Text determination procedure not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST021 - Text determination procedure not maintained ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST021 indicates that the text determination procedure has not been maintained for the relevant document type or application area. This error typically arises in scenarios where text elements are expected but cannot be found due to missing configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The text determination procedure is not assigned to the relevant document type (e.g., sales order, purchase order, etc.).
  The text types that should be used for text determination are not defined or are incorrectly configured.
  The necessary customizing settings in the SAP system have not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_TEXT_CUST021 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the appropriate area for text determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  Check if the text determination procedure is defined for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Assign Text Determination Procedure:
  
  If the procedure is not assigned, you need to assign it to the relevant document type.
  For example, in Sales and Distribution, you can find this under:
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Texts -> Text Determination -> Define Text Determination Procedures
  
  
  
  
  Define Text Types:
  
  Ensure that the text types you want to use are defined and linked to the text determination procedure.
  You can do this in the same area where you define the text determination procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings are completed for the relevant application area.
  This may include checking the configuration for the specific document type and ensuring that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  Create a new document of the relevant type and check if the text determination works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing transaction to access configuration settings.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions related to text determination.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional guidance on text determination procedures and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for specific patches or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_TEXT_CUST021 error and ensure that text determination is properly configured in your SAP system.